From now on, BAS Traders GmbH, a newly-founded company with Botas as chief executive will be responsible of the wholesale- and retail business of Ben Sherman in the above-named markets. BAS Traders is based in Munich, where the brand’s central warehouse, fulfillment and the logistics are located as well. Alexander Dickmann and Stefan Bauer will work with Botas as joint associates.

All orders for spring/summer’16 will already be delivered by BAS Traders. From mid-February onwards, the new licensee will continue operating Ben Sherman’s own retail network –the flagships in Berlin and Cologne plus outlets in Neumünster, Ingolstadt (both Germany) and Roermond (The Netherlands). Unlike in the UK, no store closures have been announced by BAS Traders and the company takes over Ben Sherman’s team of 70 employees in the wholesale and retail channels without lay-offs.